Upperlands railway station

Upperlands
Location
Place Upperlands
Area County Londonderry
Coordinates 54°52′39″N 6°38′34″W / 54.8774°N 6.6427°W / 54.8774; -6.6427Coordinates: 54°52′39″N 6°38′34″W / 54.8774°N 6.6427°W / 54.8774; -6.6427
Operations
Original company Derry Central Railway
Pre-grouping Belfast and Northern Counties Railway
Post-grouping Belfast and Northern Counties Railway
History
18 December 1880 Station opens
28 August 1950 Station closes
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Upperlands railway station was on the Derry Central Railway which ran from Magherafelt to Macfin Junction in Northern Ireland. The station served Upper lands.

History

The station was opened by the Derry Central Railway on 18 December 1880.[1] It was taken over by the Northern Counties Committee in September 1901.

The station closed to passengers on 28 August 1950.

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Maghera   Derry Central Railway
Magherafelt-Macfin Junction
  Tamlaght

References

  1. "Upperlands station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
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